Post Your Best Portrait Shots!

[Sean Setters]

Took this one earlier today. Kinda liked it.


50D, 17-55 f/2.8 IS, f/10, 1/100 sec, 125 ISO


strobist info: 1 Vivitar 285HV, camera right, full power, shot through a white umbrella. Triggered via CTR-301.


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[Colin]

I can't wait to learn how to use all that equipment sean recommended...


Until now, I've gone almost strictly with available light. I used to think it was just better, but I think, for me, it's been as much a case of being easier. My prior experience with flash was entirelyof the "flash on the camera flattens the image" variety, and almost always made a picture look entirely unnatural. I think learning how to use available light has been very good experience, but being able to add light to the mix, thoughtfully, just adds a whole new dimension.Seeing the stuff here that uses flash in dramatic or subtle ways is really motivating. Thanks dudes/dudets!

[devsalvi]

Picture of a friend who wanted some pics of her Henna talents.





Model:Canon EOS 40D
ISO:100
Exposure:1/250 sec
Aperture:3.5
Focal Length:50mm
Flash Used:Yes











Canon EOS 40D
ISO:100
Exposure:1/250 sec
Aperture:5.6
Focal Length:65mm
Flash Used:Yes








Canon EOS 40D
ISO:100
Exposure:1/20 sec
Aperture:5.6
Focal Length:28mm
Flash Used:No





Any / all suggestions comments are welcome.





Cheers!


Dev